Patents by Inventor Ian C. B. Gordon

Ian C. B. Gordon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Compact gas tungsten arc welding torch apparatus
    Patent number: 5481079
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved compact gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) torch apparatus allows for welding on such surfaces that otherwise could not be welded with linear or 90.degree. bend welding torch apparatuses, by providing a bend greater than 282.degree.. The inventive torch is compact, not requiring a large radius of curvature or a water outlet pipe passing through the support housing. The inventive torch also uses one of the feed pipes as an electrical conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. Erichsen, Gary L. Boerman, Daniel J. Richard, Ian C. B. Gordon
  • Gas tungsten arc welding torch apparatus
    Patent number: 5285042
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) torch apparatus allows for welding on such surfaces that otherwise could not be welded with linear or 90.degree. bend welding torch apparatuses, by providing a bend greater than 282.degree..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. Erichsen, Gary L. Boerman, Daniel J. Richard, Ian C. B. Gordon